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Stoeven Family History

Stoeven Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steven, Stoever, Stueven, Steen, Stolen, Stevens, Stoebe, Stueve

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Where is the Stoeven family from?

You can see how Stoeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoeven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoeven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stoeven families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Stoeven's in USA. California had the highest population of Stoeven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoeven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Stoeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoeven census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Stoeven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Stoeven. For the veterans among your Stoeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoeven lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Stoeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stoeven in 1971 was 70, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoeven ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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